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Prospect Point Lighthouse

Iso Red 2s🇨🇦Vancouver, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Prospect Point Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1948, stands 8 meters tall with a focal height of 11.5 meters. Its exterior is white with a single red horizontal band. The structure features a strongly tapered square tower on a one-story square workroom. Its light displays an isophase red signal on a 2-second cycle, visible for nearly 11 nautical miles. The station has been active since 1898, with keepers historically regulating traffic through the First Narrows. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels through the First Narrows, a critical passage for Vancouver Harbour.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Red 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso R 2s
Focal Height
11.5m
Geographic Range
10.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1948

Significant events: Original lighthouse had a lantern atop a keeper's house, Keepers operated a signal station regulating traffic through First Narrows

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a single red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: strongly tapered square tower on a 1-story square workroom

Location

City
Vancouver
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
British Columbia
Sea Region
On the point on the south side of Vancouver Harbour a short distance west of the Lion's Gate Bridge (BC 99)
Latitude
49.3140°
Longitude
-123.1414°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
North Vancouver(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G5434
NGA No.
12988
ARLHS No.
CAN-1308
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Prospect Point Lighthouse at night?+
Prospect Point displays the characteristic Iso Red 2s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Prospect Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Prospect Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Burrard Inlet at 1.8 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include English Bay (3 NM SSW), Vancouver (3.7 NM E), West Vancouver (6.4 NM NW), RICHMOND (7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Prospect Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Prospect Point Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Prospect Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Prospect Point Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.